The Real Stories Behind The Bible's Most Notorious Women

The women in the Bible have always been portrayed as the downfall of their male counterparts, but what does the text really say about these women? This film investigates the historical geographical cultural and theological context of their stories.

00:00 Eve - The Original Rebel
The story of Eve opens up with a vision of loneliness, companionship, desire and love. It tells how she, gives up a life of ease in an idyllic setting, along with the promise of immortality, and instead chooses to pursue wisdom and intimacy with her man.

21:26 Delilah - One Feisty Femme
Samson may have been the classical biblical Israeli strong man, but he was no match for a pretty young Philistine named Delilah. We all think we know this traditional tale, but do we? Was Delilah a pawn, a Judas, or a survivor?

42:56 Bathsheba - Wife, Mother, Queen
A late afternoon in Jerusalem. A beautiful young woman bathes on the roof under the last rays of dusk, espied by the lustful eyes of a hidden admirer. The admirer, King David, is not where he's supposed to be, on the battlefield with his troops.

01:04:27 Jezebel - The Ultimate Bad Girl
No biblical woman is more reviled than Jezebel. Her name lives to this day as a synonym for feminine evil. Jezebel's story is a rich mix of historical events, allegorical interpretation and metaphorical license.

01:25:58 Esther - A Clever Heroine
The book of Esther tells the story of a beautiful orphan who hides her Jewish identity, becomes Queen of Persia and saves her people. A controversial figure, Esther has been criticized for being a 'bad Jew' and being vengeful and bloodthirsty.

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